Cliff Curtis is a New Zealand actor who was born on July 27, 1968, in Rotorua, New Zealand. He is of Māori descent, with his tribal affiliations being Te Arawa and Ngāti Hauiti.
Curtis began his acting career in New Zealand in the late 1980s, appearing in a number of local television shows and films. He gained wider recognition in the 1990s with his roles in the New Zealand films “Once Were Warriors” and “Whale Rider.”
He is also known for his roles on television, including “Trauma,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” and “The Walking Dead: World Beyond.”
In addition to his acting career, Curtis is also involved in various philanthropic and community projects. He was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2004 for his services to film.
Who is Cliff Curtis related to?
Cliff Curtis was related to Toby Curtis. Sir Noble Thomson “Toby” Curtis KNZM was a New Zealand educator and Māori leader. Curtis died at his home on Lake Rotoiti on 17 August 2022, at the age of 82
Is Toby Curtis related to Cliff Curtis?
Yes, He was the uncle of actor Cliff Curtis. Curtis, who was born in Rotoehu on November 13, 1939, was of Mori ancestry and belonged to the Te Arawa confederation’s Ngti Pikiao and Ngti Rongomai tribes.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart taught him in Rotorua at St. Michael’s School and in Auckland at St. Peter’s Maori College. In 1966, he married Mary Agnes Sharry, and the couple went on to have four children.
Curtis participated in Counties and Bay of Plenty’s representative rugby union teams.